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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 294.93 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 294.93 and 140.09 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 294.93 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/294.93 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 294.93 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 41,315.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315.27/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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